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Mitsubishi HC Capital America Targets AI Predictive Purchase Model

Company implements automated process to streamline technological efficiencies Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, continues to make significant strides in its digital transformation efforts with the recent integration of MuleSoft Robotic Process Automation (RPA). In a move to strengthen business development and customer retention, Mitsubishi HC Capital America has embedded Mulesoft RPA to serve as an incremental catalyst to surfacing sales opportunities through its customized AI predictive purchase model. Mitsubishi HC Capital America leveraged the technology to identify...

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CALENDAR: FALL 2024 CVB SUMMIT

The Commercial Vehicle Business Summit Is Your Key To A Wealth Of Insight The Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS) is a premier live virtual event featuring two days of comprehensive presentations and discussions led by numerous experts from the commercial vehicle industry. CVBS delves into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies driving the sector forward. It’s a must-attend for dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, fleet managers, and other industry stakeholders, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration among peers. CVBS Spring 2024 sessions are now accessible...

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Safe Fleet Expands Its Safety-As-A-Service Network to Houston, TX

Safe Fleet, the leading supplier of fleet vehicle safety solutions, continues to expand its Commercial Vehicle division’s Safety-As-A-Service (SAAS) network, with a facility in Houston, TX.This new location will better service work trucks and the construction, agriculture, refuse, and recycling vehicles.This service location will specialize in using premium solutions from its family of tarping, video, and van storage brands: Roll·Rite, Pulltarps, Vango, American Van, and Rear View Safety. Roll-Rite, Vango, and Pulltarps provide a wide array of automatic, semi-automatic, and rolling tarp solutions that ensure...

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ISUZU IS AWARDED CARB AND EPA CERTIFICATIONS FOR ZERO-EMISSION NRR-EV

July 30th, 2024 CARB and the EPA have certified the new Isuzu NRR-EV as a zero-emissionvehicle. These certifications allow the NRR-EV to be sold nationwide. ANAHEIM, Calif.—Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-sellinglow cab forward trucks, has been awarded zero-emission certifications by the California AirResources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Isuzu NRR-EV.CARB and the EPA have been accelerating the adoption of zero-emission vehicles across theUnited States to combat climate change, reduce air pollution, and promote sustainabletransportation solutions...

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New Tech Helping Transform Vehicle Remarketing

Automotive Fleet.com Article By Martin Romjue READ HERE No area of vehicle remarketing or fleet management can escape the rapidly evolving range of technology tools and platforms speeding up how fleet vehicles are operated and moved along the chain of transactions. Automotive Fleet recently checked in with some technology pulse-takers in the fleet and remarketing sectors who can see how far the industry has progressed, while pointing to areas technology can still improve. Read the entire article HERE

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Daimler Truck North America and Daimler Truck Financial Services collaborate with Salem Carriers and Electrada for a new logistics electrification solution

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 25, 2024) — Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) and Salem Carriers, Inc., a dedicated contract logistics company, today announced their collaboration to electrify DTNA’s inbound logistics operations at the Salem Carriers hub near Charlotte, North Carolina. This initiative is the latest effort in DTNA’s journey to electrify its logistics operations, building on previous integrations in the Pacific Northwest and Mexico. Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) is involved in the project, partnering with Electrada, a fleet electrification solutions company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Together, they provide...

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Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis: Evolving Inventory and Alternative Fuel Trends

Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis: Evolving Inventory and Alternative Fuel Trends Work Truck Solutions®, the leading commercial vehicle authority, released its Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis today. The Q2 data for new and used vehicles highlights that inventory levels, pricing, and sales numbers are, for the most part, following persistent trends. In contrast, the landscape of alternative fuels in the commercial vehicle market remains in flux. Sales Average movement of new hybrid/electric work trucks and vans increased significantly, up 35.0% QoQ and 28.6%...

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Ford Pro Rolls Out Complimentary EV Chargers to California Businesses

More at Media.Ford.com DEARBORN, Mich, July 17, 2024 – Ford Pro™, Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, introduces the Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle to California, one of America’s larger commercial fleet markets. Charging operations for electric vehicle fleets can be complex. The Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle aims to help California businesses with electric vehicles in their fleet while improving operations and reducing upfront and ongoing EV charging costs. The bundle offers a complimentary Ford Pro Level 2 48-amp charger or a Level 2 80-amp charger...

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Knapheide Expands Hometown Headquarters

Quincy, Ill. – The Knapheide Manufacturing Company is expanding its headquarters at 1848Westphalia Strasse in Quincy, Ill., through its Northeast Expansion project.“It is one of many ongoing projects that we have right now to sustainably grow our company andwill allow us to better serve our customers,” Bo Knapheide, president and CEO, said.The expansion is set to increase Knapheide’s existing facility by 153,797 square feet.“The new building space will connect to our current shop and will become a dedicated area formaterial storage and shop offices,” Chris...